Prophet of the Way wrote:

> New Narita Express cars will start service in 2009.
> 
> http://www.jreast.co.jp/press/2007_2/20080202.pdf (J text with picture.)

It looks as though JR East is getting incredible mileage out of that 
locomotive body design.  Its the same one they use for the Azuma 
(Shinjuku - Kofu -Matsumoto), Wakashio (Tokyo-Awa Kamogawa), Fresh 
Hitachi (Ueno - Hitachi), and a lot of other special express trains 
around Kanto.  Standardization probably reduces equipment acquisition 
and maintenance costs.  It would be nice to see that reflected in lower 
fares.

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CL